RomConned

Laurel House
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RomConned is where Love and True Crime Collide. Each episode exposes real-life romance scams, red flags you might miss, and the predators behind them—while giving you practical tools to protect your heart, your wallet, and your dignity.

  1. Oct 23

    She Lost $1 MILLION to Romance Scammers and Turned Against Her Family

    How did a 77-year-old accountant lose nearly $1 million to romance scammers—and come to see her own family as the enemy? Katharine Tober, author of Losing Margaret, shares her aunt's story, the family's desperate attempts to intervene, and why evidence alone couldn't break the scammers' hold. We explore the emotional manipulation behind romance fraud and the support victims and their families need to recover.   Music: Fear of The Dark by Soundridemusic Link to Video: Cinematic Suspense Trailer NoCopyright Music for Video / Fear of the Dark by soundridemusic

  2. Oct 16

    Undercover Romance Scam- Mariana van Zeller's Super Scam Me Goes Inside the Con

    What happens when an investigative journalist deliberately enters a romance scam to find out how the deception actually works? Emmy-winning journalist Mariana van Zeller joins Laurel House on RomConned to discuss her National Geographic documentary "Super Scam Me," in which she goes undercover to experience the tactics used to build trust, create emotional attachment, and exploit the desire for connection.   Together, Mariana and Laurel examine what happens inside these relationships before the victim knows the ending, why intelligent people can be deceived, and why romance fraud carries a particular kind of shame. Laurel, a Human Connection Researcher, Relationships and Behavioral Dynamics Expert, and romance scam survivor, brings her own experience and research into the conversation, exploring Ghost Flags, the changing function of relationship behaviors, and #iTrusted—a way to challenge the shame that keeps victims silent. They also confront a disturbing contradiction: when someone is deceived financially, we often blame the scammer. Add the words "I love you," and suddenly we start questioning the person who trusted. What can Mariana's undercover investigation teach us about how these scams unfold, why victims may struggle to recognize or report them, and how we can respond differently? Subscribe to RomConned for investigations into what happens inside relationships—from confusion to crime. Words Inform. Actions Demonstrate. Patterns Reveal.   Watch Super Scam Me on Hulu, Disney+, and National Geographic The investigative documentary special premieres on October 17, airing at 9 pm EDT on National Geographic and streaming the same day on Disney+ and Hulu.   Music: Fear of The Dark by Soundridemusic Link to Video: Cinematic Suspense Trailer NoCopyright Music for Video / Fear of the Dark by soundridemusic

  3. Oct 9

    Why Love Blinds Us to Exploitation: Decoding Romance Scams and Victim Blaming

    Why do we blame victims of romance scams for trusting someone who deceived them? We examine how love changes perceptions of financial exploitation, why shame prevents victims from speaking out, and how hindsight distorts our understanding of manipulation. From romance fraud to sexual assault allegations and #MeToo, we explore why victims are so often scrutinized instead of the people accused of exploiting their trust.   Music: Fear of The Dark by Soundridemusic Link to Video: Cinematic Suspense Trailer NoCopyright Music for Video / Fear of the Dark by soundridemusic

  4. Oct 2

    Cornell Allegations: Analyzing Loyalty and Silence in Relationships

    What happens when "respect" means obedience and loyalty means staying quiet? Against the backdrop of the Cornell rape allegations, we examine where entitlement is learned, how silence can be mistaken for respect, and what happens when group loyalty matters more than someone's boundaries or safety. The allegations discussed have not been established by a criminal verdict.   Music: Fear of The Dark by Soundridemusic Link to Video: Cinematic Suspense Trailer NoCopyright Music for Video / Fear of the Dark by soundridemusic

  5. Sep 25

    Inside a TRUE Bitcoin Romance Scam: How He Got Her to Keep Sending Money

    What happens inside a Bitcoin romance scam while the victim is still living it? In connection with Social Catfish's Catfished, we examine Susanne's experience as a financial relationship becomes romantic, and how grooming, emotional investment, cognitive dissonance, and sunk-cost thinking can make each new decision easier to justify—even as the inconsistencies become harder to ignore.   Music: Fear of The Dark by Soundridemusic Link to Video: Cinematic Suspense Trailer NoCopyright Music for Video / Fear of the Dark by soundridemusic

  6. Sep 18

    The Relationship Ended. The Control Didn't. Divorce, Coercive Control & the Kids

    Leaving a controlling relationship doesn't always end the control. Sometimes it simply changes form. Laurel House and lawyer, mediator and trauma-informed divorce coach Nawal Houghton examine what coercive control can look like before, during and after separation—from financial pressure and punishment for boundaries to high-conflict divorce, co-parenting, legal systems and children becoming pathways back into a former partner's life. (be sure to check out Nawal's "The Exit Plan"- https://www.yourdivorcecoach.org.uk/p....   The Exit Plan exists so you leave once, calmly, and from a position of strength. We break down the difference between a difficult relationship, high conflict and coercive control; why someone may not recognize what is happening while they're living inside it; what can happen when a controlling partner begins losing access; and when it may be time to stop asking, "Can I fix this?" and start asking, "How do I protect myself?"   We also get into narcissistic behavior versus diagnosis, growing up inside a narcissistic family system, and what happens when those old loyalties follow someone into their marriage. Because sometimes the relationship ends on paper long before the relationship dynamic actually ends. Words inform. Actions demonstrate. Patterns reveal.   Music: Fear of The Dark by Soundridemusic Link to Video: Cinematic Suspense Trailer NoCopyright Music for Video / Fear of the Dark by soundridemusic

  7. Sep 4

    Episode 46 - From First Date to Dangerous: How Control Actually Escalates

    Dating danger rarely looks dangerous at first. We examine how attraction and chemistry can gradually shift into pressure, possessiveness, humiliation, boundary violations, and control—and why what happens after someone is rejected, questioned, or told no can reveal far more than any single red flag.   Music: Fear of The Dark by Soundridemusic Link to Video: Cinematic Suspense Trailer NoCopyright Music for Video / Fear of the Dark by soundridemusic

  8. Sep 1

    Episode 45 - Mastering Conflict: Attachment Styles in Practice with Dr. Jon Dabach

    What actually happens when attachment styles collide during a fight? Dr. Jon Dabach returns to role-play common relationship conflicts, breaking down anxious and avoidant reactions before replaying the conversations with more secure behavior. We explore reassurance, taking space without creating abandonment, defensiveness, repair, and what to do in the moments after you're triggered. Instagram/Tiktok/Facebook: @drjondabach   Music: Fear of The Dark by Soundridemusic Link to Video: Cinematic Suspense Trailer NoCopyright Music for Video / Fear of the Dark by soundridemusic

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RomConned is where Love and True Crime Collide. Each episode exposes real-life romance scams, red flags you might miss, and the predators behind them—while giving you practical tools to protect your heart, your wallet, and your dignity.

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  • Creator
    Laurel House
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Laurel House
  • Show Website
    RomConned

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